Interjection
truth be told
(idiomatic) Used when admitting something one might otherwise lie about, e.g. to keep up appearances or be polite.
Synonyms: admittedly, frankly, to be honest, to tell the truth, truth to tell; see also Thesaurus:actually
I'm not sure if I can do this, truth be told.
Actually, truth be told, I just don't like you.
But I can tell - let truth be told - That love will change in growing old; Though day by day is nought to see, So delicate his motions be. Robert Bridges